The Pedagogy, Practice and Logistics of Doing a Common Problem Project
The Pedagogy, Practice and Logistics of Doing a Common Problem ProjectSponsored by the Interdisciplinary Research and Informatics Scholarship (IRIS) Center |
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Facilitator |
James Liszka Director, Center for Interdisciplinary and Area Studies Senior Scholar, Center for Ethics in Public Life Professor of Philogophy State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh |
Date |
Thursday, March 21, 2019 |
Time |
2:00pm-3:30pm |
Location |
Center for Faculty Development and Innovation (Lovejoy Library 2030) |
Description: |
Overview: As a follow up to the Thursday talk on the Common Problem Project, the following will be discussed: * A discussion of problem-based learning * Self-directed learning * Some basics of problem-solving * The benefits of cross-disciplinary teaching and learning * How problem-based and project learning encourages community engagement * Matching up faculty for projects * Organizing classes, scheduling, and other logistical problems * Student teams and team dynamics * Working with community partners * Assessment of student learning * Resources available |